Astray and Over

Astray

Astray adverb - Off the desired or intended path or course.

Over and astray are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Over" instead an adjective "Astray".

Over

Over adjective - Brought or having come to an end.

Astray and over are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Astray" instead an adjective "Over".

Both words in one sentence

  • Video Game / Kingdom Hearts: Birth by Sleep She was also the one to first encourage and warn Sora to watch over Riku, and never give up on him should he go astray in the future.
  • Minor Flaw, Major Breakup The Non-Adventures of Wonderella episode "LED Astray" points out how Wonderella dumps people over the smallest things.
  • Thunderbolt Iron Gundam SEED Astray follows this trope more closely, with a metallic meteor landing in the ocean and being fought over by The Federation and ZAFT.
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